Job Exploration Counseling — learn more
Guided conversations about job options that build motivation, widen horizons, and support informed decision-making.
Ages 14–21
Transition Youth Services
Eight Pre-Employment Transition Services that turn school into a launchpad — so the move into education, work, and independent living is planned, not improvised.
Youth Peer Mentoring
Guidance from people who have walked it
Our Youth Peer Mentoring (YPM) program is designed to empower young individuals with disabilities, ages 14 to 21, as they transition into higher education, the workforce, and independent living.
The program leverages peer mentors to provide personalized guidance, fostering growth across education, employment, and mental health.
- 14–21Age range served
- 8Pre-ETS services
- 1:6Camp staff ratio
- Level 2Counselor screening
Pre-ETS
The eight Pre-Employment Transition Services
Delivered individually or bundled into a career camp when school is out for three or more consecutive days.
Peer Mentoring — learn more
Pairing individuals with disabilities with experienced peers who have already navigated the challenges of finding and keeping work.
Postsecondary Educational Counseling — learn more
Broadening awareness of career pathways, local labor market demand, and the training and education routes that lead there.
Self-Advocacy Training — learn more
Learning to communicate your strengths, abilities, interests, and needs — to employers, trade schools, colleges, and universities.
Work-Based Learning Experiences — learn more
Community-based work experiences that connect what happens in school to real work activities and career opportunities.
Work Readiness Training — learn more
The skills and behaviors every job requires — sometimes called soft skills, employability skills, or job readiness skills.
Career Camps — learn more
Fun, immersive camps that prepare students for the move from high school into postsecondary education, training, or employment.
On-the-Job Training — learn more
More than work experience: OJT builds the mindset of a future business owner alongside practical, hands-on skills.
For students and families
Camps and community events
Jun 8, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 ACES Summer Camp 2026
Two inclusive summer camps across Miami and Broward, built around confidence, creativity, and social-emotional growth.
Miami-Dade and BrowardAug 8, 2026 Leaders with a Destiny Summit
A one-day summit connecting students, young adults, families, and community members with advocates, mentors, and resources.
Miami
For parents, caregivers, and counselors
Let's plan the next step together
Talk to us about enrolling a student, VR referrals, or which Pre-ETS services fit their goals.